2018 Volunteer Award recipient inspired by former mentor
Giving back to the community was something Alicia Lehoux learned a young age from a now departed friend, educator, former city councillor and Community Builder Award recipient Elaine Yaychuk.
Lehoux said she felt beyond thankful and humbled by winning this year’s Volunteer Award at the Meadow Lake Business Excellence awards gala on Wednesday, March 21.
Lehoux said the ever-humble and tireless Yaychuk took her under her wing when she was a teenager, and the woman’s encouragement had a long-lasting impact.
“She was such a special lady,” Lehoux said. “I know that she affected so many peoples’ lives, and so much got done in the community because of her. She took a liking to me, and made me tow the line, and that’s how all my volunteer work started. I think if she was here today, she would get a chuckle about [me winning].”